Babawande Afolabi, The New Nigerian Aviation wonderkid, Exciting Fliers With Low Airfares Starting from N6,500
Their fares are indeed exciting. Lagos / ibadan is N6,500, Lagos / Abuja N27,500, Lagos/ Akure, and Lagos / Calabar N27,500. They also fly to Enugu, Ilorin and Owerri.
Meet the new wonderkid of Nigerian Aviation. BABAWANDE AFOLABI, CEO of
Green Africa Airways, a Lagos-based airline, that is shaking up the airline business in Nigeria by offering the lowest airfares in the county
Founded by Babawande Afolabi, the youngest airline owner in Africa’s largest economy, Green Africa is making its mark in the market at a time when flight ticket prices are at their highest.
Due to the scarcity of the dollar, a depleting fleet, and increased demand for flights amidst heightened insecurity on Nigeria’s inter-state roads, airlines in the country have continued to raise their prices. As a result, Green Africa’s entrance into the market with a 70 percent reduction in airfares compared to its competitors is a welcome relief for customers.
The low-cost carrier aims to cater to the low-income segment of the Nigerian economy, providing affordable air travel options for those who cannot afford the expensive seats on other airlines. This venture has been six years in the making since its establishment in 2015.
Green Africa Airways has obtained the necessary operating licenses from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and has placed an order for fifty A220-300s from Airbus. Additionally, the airline has committed to leasing three A220-300s aircraft from GTLK Europe, allowing them to meet their planned launch date in June.
The board of directors at Green Africa consists of industry veterans, including Babawande Afolabi’s former boss, Tom Horton, former chairman and CEO of American Airlines. With the expertise and experience of these individuals, the airline is well-positioned for success.
Before starting Green Africa Airways, Babawande Afolabi worked in both the finance and airline industries. His background includes investment banking for financial institutions and emerging market clients at Morgan Stanley, as well as corporate strategy at American Airlines. Afolabi’s passion for empowering small businesses led him to found Teatime Capital, a venture capital initiative focused on making micro-equity investments in Nigerian businesses.
With plans to expand their low-fare service throughout the African continent, Green Africa Airways aims to bring affordable air travel options to a wider audience. Babawande Afolabi’s vision and experience make him a key player in revolutionizing the aviation sector in Nigeria and beyond.
We wish them safe skies. Nigerians need all the savings they can get.
By; Al Humphrey Onyanabo ( The StoryTeller)
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